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General Can no longer link to the templates CSS file?

Discussion in 'General' started by Clutch Cargo, Jun 5, 2008.

  1. Clutch Cargo

    Clutch Cargo New Member

    This should be so basic but I cannot find the answer yet. :eek: After moving the template's index file to a new folder, it appears to lose all its formating (and images). Ok, no prob, I'll just move the image folder and the CSS file to this new folder as well. Click Refresh, no go?! Re-open file, no go. :confused:

    Only if I keep copies in the original temp folder location will it format correctly. How do I tell Expression Web 2 where the new folder location is? I figured it would be under 'file properties' but if so I cannot find the correct field for it.

    Thx

    P.S. - I do see a EW2 Drop-Down tab labeled 'Site Settings". But that is all greyed out. rats.
     
    Clutch Cargo, Jun 5, 2008
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  2. pezboy45

    pezboy45 Mod/Design & Coder [Pro]

    URL please, so I can see what went wrong.
     
    pezboy45, Jun 5, 2008
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  3. Clutch Cargo

    Clutch Cargo New Member

    Hi Andrew,

    I don't have the site up and running as of yet. So it is not an issue of not seeing it when publishing but when designing.
     
    Clutch Cargo, Jun 5, 2008
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  4. pezboy45

    pezboy45 Mod/Design & Coder [Pro]

    hmm.
    I can't really help you then.
    It's hard to understand what your problem is, if I can't see it.

    I'm sorry.
    Maybe a screenshot of the code?
    Then, maybe it would be a little bit easier.
     
    pezboy45, Jun 5, 2008
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  5. ishkey

    ishkey Moderator, Logos, Sports Crests Staff Member Verified Member

    Did you move the files with Expression Web or with explorer?
    If you used explorer then you broke the internal links within EW.
    Remember this program like Adobe products are doing all the internal work for you.
     
    ishkey, Jun 6, 2008
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  6. Clutch Cargo

    Clutch Cargo New Member

    ishkey you got it. I moved it with a program like Explorer (PowerDesk), so you are correct about my issue - the links must get broken whenever I try to move those file. So where in EW can I tell it where the new link is (where the files/folder is?)
     
    Clutch Cargo, Jun 6, 2008
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  7. ishkey

    ishkey Moderator, Logos, Sports Crests Staff Member Verified Member

    Sorry I don't have an answer for that one.
    But here are a few links that might help.
    http://www.expression-web-designer-help.com/FPIncludes.htm
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928713/en-us?spid=12105&sid=228
    http://support.microsoft.com/ph/12105

    I have been telling people for a long time, you have to read and understand the programs you use. EW and DW are designed for Web designer, whose purpose is layout, not deeply technical code writing, yet it can be a powerfull software to learn code. Which means if you start the program and stay working within it's confines, you will be OK. The moment you leave the game your done. These two programs take care of all your needs, they are not like notepad or powerdesk. If you look at the directories they generate to store the code which generates your web you would see what I mean. In one sense it is convoluted and bloted when compared to a simple html page. On the other hand internet speeds have come a long way in a short time so you can have all these calls to several directories to display a web and not feel the slowdown. You are also able to make Master Templates or even parts of templates easy, store them and recycle them to other webs as opposed to hand coding. There is a trade off. All products set up default directories since the days of DOS. You have to tell the program if you are changing them or when you save the files tell the program where you want them to be saved. The program will then setup the necessary files and links. Keep this in mind as all large programs are like this. You move single files like documents, pics, etc, with your utilities programs. You let the big boy programs due their thing.
     
    ishkey, Jun 7, 2008
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  8. Clutch Cargo

    Clutch Cargo New Member

    Thanks for the input. I am sure I will find the answer in due time. In the meantime I am just leaving the folders where EW can find them. That way I can keep working. I've ordered a book on EW through Amazon. Should get it next week. Plan to read it cover-to-cover.:D
     
    Clutch Cargo, Jun 7, 2008
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  9. Clutch Cargo

    Clutch Cargo New Member

    Just an update in case anyone else has this issue. With Expression Web 2 you just can't move files and folders willy-nilly where you might want them. I think I could pretty much do that with MS FrontPage and then 'Update' the site.

    Now you have to import all files and folders as you guys are correct here, MS does create special code to link everything up. Works real easy once you get the hang of it. So I now have all my folders where I want them and they are linked together. :D
     
    Clutch Cargo, Jun 18, 2008
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